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Shell Ridge

California · 959 residents · 0.43 sq mi
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Shell Ridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $204,881. Population has declined 15% since 2011. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $954,500. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 237% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
959
−15%vs 2011
vs 1,123 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,230 / sq mi
−15%vs 2011
vs 2,612 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
48.3
+36%vs 2011
vs 35.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$204,881
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $182,500 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$71,359
+2%vs 2011
vs $69,676 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
84.5%
+5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
−2%vs 2011
vs 0.428 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services22.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration14.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$954,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $877,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $2,001 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
71.7%
−23.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.3% in 2011
6.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.9%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
−3%vs 2011
vs 4.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(731)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino19%(213)
Asian8.4%(94)
Other7.6%(85)
Diversity Score65.9%(741)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82%(786)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(59)
Asian7.6%(73)
Other11.7%(112)
Diversity Score50.4%(483)
Diversity Score
50
−24%vs 2011
vs 66 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.2%
−4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
31.0%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
−16%vs 2011
vs 36.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
55.8%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
13.3%
−7.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.8% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
18.7%
+5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.8% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.3% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
6.2%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.1% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
63.3%
−10.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.8% in 2011
Female
46.3%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.2% in 2011
Foreign born
19.0%
+4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.4% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
+4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shell Ridge, California?

Shell Ridge, California has about 959 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shell Ridge, California?

The typical household in Shell Ridge, California earns about $204,881 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shell Ridge, California expensive?

In Shell Ridge, California, the median home is worth about $954,500, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Shell Ridge, California?

About 66.2% of adults age 25 and over in Shell Ridge, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shell Ridge, California?

About 2.1% of people in Shell Ridge, California live below the federal poverty line.

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